Updated 04/06/2010 12:19 PM
Abandoned Queens Home A Filthy Hazard, Residents Say
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An abandoned home in Jamaica, Queens has residents up in arms.
Neighbors say between 15 and 20 homeless people are living at the property located at 88-18 Burdette Place.
It's been trashed with condoms, empty alcohol bottles and other garbage.
Neighbors are demanding the city step in before someone gets hurt.
"This makes the fifth house in three years that's been empty that the homeless have broken into," said Jamaica resident Amy Anderson. "My concern is when they set fires to keep warm, this is an attached house with families over there. It only takes one match. There is already a fire sign on the wall. I don't want to see somebody die here needlessly."
"I want to see this cleaned up. I want to see the door safe and secure so nobody can break in here. I want to see more security here so they can secure this building," said Mohammed Keita of the Jamaica Alliance.
Neighborhood residents say they have tried everything from calling 311 to 911, but nothing has been done.
The Buildings Department says Wells Fargo owns the house and it is the bank's responsibility to maintain the property.
Officials from the Department of Homeless Services told NY1 Tuesday that outreach teams are canvassing this neighborhood as a result of the situation.
The New York City Police Department has also promised to step up patrols in the area.